Summit of the Old Gods

"She's here!"

Lu Ran said in a deep voice, his gaze tightly locked onto the Faceless Jade Venerable.

Deng Yuxiang's heart tightened. He was about to say something when Lu Ran continued, "Shall we try?"

Try?

Deng Yuxiang peeked out from behind the stone peak, looking towards the north.

In the Heavenly Realm, there was only a sea of mist and mountains, making it difficult to distinguish north, south, east, and west.

However, privately, Deng Yuxiang defined the direction of the mist's flow as moving from west to east.

Thus, the directions became clear.

On the northern peaks, a large jade sculpture was slowly flying over.

Against the dim sky, her body, like mutton-fat jade, shimmered with a marvelous glow.

That blurry face started to become clearer as she flew closer, gradually coming into Deng Yuxiang's view.

Noble and holy, like a deity.

The blurry face added a touch of solemn, sacred aura to her, much like the divine sculptures standing in the human world, whose faces were equally indistinct.

One couldn't help but think of many things.

"She's heading straight for us..." Lu Ran's eyes flickered as he spoke softly, "It seems like it's just the two of us in this area."

Deng Yuxiang immediately sent a voice transmission to remind: [The Heavenly Realm is not like other regions; it's best to only use the Immortal Sheep Sect's Divine Technique.]

Who could guarantee there weren't other Ghost Moon Fox–Casters lurking around?

Or perhaps Greedy Wolf henchmen?

In the God Demon Series, there are many sects that can conceal themselves!

Apart from the aforementioned, Witch Crow, Nine Nether Sparrows, etc., are all good at hiding themselves.

[Hmm, that's even better.] Lu Ran responded, feeling a trace of excitement rise in his heart.

Unleash the Immortal Sheep Divine Technique!

Return to the essence of a little lamb!

It's been so long since he last "baa"-ed, hasn't it?

Just now, the Faceless Jade Venerable demonstrated incredibly terrifying power, especially with her hands and feet, whatever she touched was transformed into white jade stone.

Lu Ran thought he would be in awe or fear.

Indeed, he felt both.

But more than that, his blood was boiling!

"Whoosh!!"

The overwhelming oppressive force bore down as the Faceless Jade Venerable approached, overwhelming them.

The hand holding Lu Ran's saber even started trembling.

He was afraid, but also extremely excited!

"Try it!" Lu Ran held the Eight Desolates Annihilation Blade in his left hand and the Cloud Sea Dust Clear Sword in his right, suddenly sidestepping away into the sea of mist.

The Faceless Jade Venerable remained expressionless, watching the fearless little Human Clan member.

With a muffled "thud,"

The Faceless Jade Venerable landed steadily, gently brushing a hand through the long hair fluttering behind her head.

Elegant,

Truly timeless!

Even as his enemy, Lu Ran couldn't help but silently admire her demeanor.

When his little Ruyi ascends to the Heavenly Realm, she surely wouldn't lose to this jade sculpture, would she?

As the distance between the two parties closed to about twenty or thirty meters, their sizes were clearly contrasted.

Lu Ran, standing at 182 cm, found his waist submerged by the misty sea.

With the same mist thickness, the Faceless Jade Venerable's lower legs were only submerged, as it flowed around her knees.

Hmm... not bad.

Lu Ran didn't need to jump up to strike her knees; he could just slash while standing.

He lifted his head, carefully observing her face.

From this angle, Lu Ran discovered a new world! The Faceless Jade Venerable's eyes were not half-closed, but open.

It's worth mentioning that although her eyes were carved out, they were still entirely made of milky white jade.

No pupils, just a solid white expanse of "eye whites."

This made it difficult for Lu Ran to distinguish what exactly she was looking at.

The next moment, Lu Ran found out.

Because the Faceless Jade Venerable lowered a massive hand, lightly beckoning him.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran raised an eyebrow.

He couldn't deny that this jade hand was excessively exquisite, glossy white and moist, with long and delicate jade fingers.

But beneath its refined exterior, it hid a deadly poison!

Would Lu Ran take the bait?

"Whoosh!!" A terrifying surge of energy unexpectedly erupted from the side.

The Faceless Jade Venerable slightly turned her head, raising the hand just in time to meet the incoming long saber.

From the side, Deng Yuxiang held the Night-slaying Great Saber, with a 28 meter energy blade extending from the broken edge!

Although the brand new blade grew out from the blade's broken part, in both color and material, it was almost indistinguishable from the Tianchen Steel of the Night-slaying Great Saber.

Divine Weapon Domain·Endless Night!

Also known as "Broken Blade Reforged," as Lu Ran called it.

"Clang!"

At the instant the long blade connected with the giant jade hand, a tremendous energy erupted.

"Crack! Crack..."

The Faceless Jade Venerable's expression subtly changed!

A mere Human Clan member, with just one slash, carved two fracture lines on her palm?

Deng Yuxiang's expression also changed!

Was this the only effect of his full-force blow, just a few fracture lines?

This blade, a divine weapon domain with extremely strong armor-piercing effects!

Deng Yuxiang was already at the First Level of the Heavenly Realm, with power above the standard line, and more importantly, had the Magic Artifact·Blood Jade Ring on his finger.

This ring, from the Sect Master of Thunder Mountain·Lv Xiao, bestowed a frenzy of power on its wearer.

With such a combination of factors, was the sole outcome a few measly fracture lines on the Faceless Jade Venerable's hand?

The Faceless Jade Venerable's formidable defensive power certainly startled Deng Yuxiang.

"Snap!"

The Faceless Jade Venerable grabbed the blade, her blurry face revealing a hint of anger.

In an instant, where she held the blade, it rapidly transformed into white jade stone.

"Hmph." Without opening her mouth, the Faceless Jade Venerable let out a cold snort, suddenly yanking back with her jade hand.

Deng Yuxiang's eyes widened instantly!

The Magic Artifact·Blood Jade Ring buzzed, glowing a blood-red hue, struggling to channel raging power into its master.

In just a moment, the victor was decided.

Deng Yuxiang was yanked off balance!

The temples on her head throbbed!

Judging by the aura, the Faceless Jade Venerable was also at the First Level of the Heavenly Realm.

But in terms of physical attributes, be it strength or defensive power, she absolutely crushed any human of the same realm!

Hmm... it makes sense.

Just moments ago, the Faceless Jade Venerable had decisively triumphed over the Ghost Moon Fox–Caster lackey pair from the Heavenly Realm.

Even faced with the Heavenly Evil Technique·Flowing Light Moon Tail, she remained unscathed!

Her combat strength was undeniably beyond conventional limits.

"Hoo~"

Faceless Jade Venerable's jade robe fluttered, resounding in the air, as they suddenly flew forward.

The enormous hand seemed like it intended to crush the small Human Clan into pieces, pressing directly towards the woman in the straw raincoat on the peak.

"Screech——"

Deng Yuxiang's steps stumbled, but suddenly changed, darting to the side.

Before casting Divine Technique·Immortal Hoof, she decisively canceled the Divine Weapon Domain, leaving the once 28-meter-long blade with only a 1.1-meter blade.

Faceless Jade Venerable's hand grasped empty air, unable to control the woman in the straw raincoat wielding the saber.

"Boom!"

Faceless Jade Venerable immediately appeared at the Stone Peak, crushing the mountain's tip.

"Screech——"

The mist spewing from a distance closed in rapidly, alarmingly fast.

Faceless Jade Venerable quickly turned their head, but it was already too late!

The young man in the straw raincoat, with mist swirling beneath his feet, swiftly swept past Faceless Jade Venerable's leg, the Eight Desolates Annihilation Blade in his hand slashing harshly across their calf.

The crackling sound echoed once more.

This time, it was continuous and dense!

"Crack! Crack! Crack..."

The sharpness of the Third-tier Divine Weapon·Eight Desolates Annihilation Blade may not rival the Second-rank Divine Weapon·Night-slaying Great Saber in the Divine Weapon Domain.

But the amplification of power by Heavenly Grade·Fierce Heavenly Power far exceeded the First Rank Magic Artifact·Blood Jade Ring.

Faceless Jade Venerable's face completely changed!

The sudden occurrences made her realize these two small Human Clan individuals were far from the weaklings like Ghost Moon Fox-Caster minions.

"Hoo!!"

Faceless Jade Venerable headed straight for Lu Ran.

Since she previously stood upon the peak, when Lu Ran slashed at her calf, he was charging obliquely upwards from the ground.

This meant Lu Ran was rushing towards the sky... no!

The moment Lu Ran swept past their leg, the Cloud Sea Dust Clear Sword took him, falling obliquely downwards.

Lu Ran and his mother's Divine Sword were equally experienced in battle.

But Faceless Jade Venerable wasn't to be underestimated!

The sudden forward motion of her form assuredly means she could intercept Lu Ran before he fell into the Sea of Mist!

"Delusional!" an icy female voice carried over.

How could Deng Yuxiang let the opponent have their way?

The 28-meter-long saber struck again, not only with incredible speed, but with mist swirling beneath the wielder's feet, moving even faster.

"Hoo~~~"

In a flash, Faceless Jade Venerable's broad jade robe swept sideways.

The robe's hem clashed heavily with the Night-slaying Great Saber.

Deng Yuxiang felt a massive force coming from the saber, numbing her palm, nearly losing grip of the hilt.

She was instantly thrown off balance!

A problem arose: how fast was the speed of Heavenly Grade·Immortal Hoof?

In essence, this skill involved high-speed movement, but reaching this Heavenly Grade level, it was nearly akin to short-range instant teleportation.

"Boom!"

In no time, Deng Yuxiang crashed into a mountain peak.

The Stone Peak shattered, debris scattering chaotically.

Deng Yuxiang didn't stop, her body continuing to smash through like a cannonball.

[Dodge...] Lu Ran's anxious words imprinted in Deng Yuxiang's mind.

The terror of Faceless Jade Venerable manifested in all aspects!

Comparatively, at this moment, Lu Ran was closer to Faceless Jade Venerable and more susceptible to attack.

Yet, Faceless Jade Venerable's decisiveness was astonishing!

As soon as Deng Yuxiang showed a flaw, Faceless Jade Venerable abandoned the nearby young man in the straw raincoat and headed directly towards the woman in the straw raincoat...

"Screech——"

Deng Yuxiang couldn't bother to adjust her posture, mist spewing beneath her feet, desperately altering direction, darting sideways.

Faceless Jade Venerable's forward form almost synchronized with their prey, instantly changing direction.

It was at this moment she sensed the approaching young man in the straw raincoat from behind.

Originally flying forward, her figure suddenly stopped, turning in an instant, stepping towards the small Human Clan.

Deng Yuxiang's expression changed suddenly: "Lu..."

Lu Ran's pupils slightly contracted.

So, was Faceless Jade Venerable's target always him?

Was it all to set up this fatal strike?

Intent on saving the person, Lu Ran employed Heavenly Grade·Divine Technique Immortal Hoof, his speed so swift that Faceless Jade Venerable didn't need to actively step, he rushed towards it!

If it were anyone else, they probably couldn't react.

But Lu Ran's Evil Dog Evil Skill·Evil Agility was fully active!

Leaving Holy Spirit Mountain, he dared not recklessly display myriad skills, seemingly constraining himself.

In truth, this returned Lu Ran to being The Pride of Da Xia, who slaughtered through countless nights of the fifteenth day in the Human World!

Unable to easily execute skills, was it truly a restriction?

Yes.

But it was also Lu Ran's path!

Within this familiar constraint, Ran Dog, Ran Mei, Ran General, Emperor Ran... Ran Shen, emerged!

Lu Ran remained unflustered, without losing momentum in his forward charge, only his upper body suddenly "falling" obliquely downwards.

"Baaa!!"

He sprinted diagonally downwards!

And his running posture also transformed into one of crouching, ready to spring.

"Tap~" Faceless Jade Venerable's giant foot did indeed touch Lu Ran, but her foot scraped only the edge of his wide bamboo hat.

The hat was lifted, Lu Ran's hair fluttering chaotically.

In a crouched stance, his head pressed close to her heel, sweeping under her foot.

"Boom!"

Faceless Jade Venerable's foot heavily landed on the ground.

Lu Ran wielded the Cloud Sea Dust Clear Sword like a straight blade, slashing obliquely backward without looking back.

His hand was imbued with Fierce Heavenly Power, carrying the Third-tier Divine Weapon Sword, savagely cutting across Faceless Jade Venerable's calf.

"Crack!!"

The sound of jade shattering erupted.

The Eight Desolates Blade of seconds earlier, the Cloud Sea Sword of seconds later, slashed at the same leg of Faceless Jade Venerable, the same area.

The leg, already crawling with fine crack lines...

Broke!

Faceless Jade Venerable's eyes widened fiercely: !!!

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